Caring for an elderly relative or friend can be a personal or family challenge filled with questions, concerns, anxiety and confusion. It can also be a wonderful journey into family caregiving that ultimately brings peace, joy and satisfaction.
Caregiver Support Services, a program of the Alzheimer's Association, is the official Caregiver Resource Center for Monroe County.
The programs developed by the Caregiver Support Services staff specifically address the questions and concerns of family members and friends caring for an older adult. For more information, please call 585.760.5470 or email deborah.marion@alz.org.
Educational Seminars
Comprehensive Caregiver Education Series
Three, four or six week programs for caregivers of older adults taught by experts in their fields.
Topics include: Caregiving, Long-term Care, Communication, Advance Planning
Caregiver Seminars on Individual Aspects of Aging
One-hour workshops for non-professional caregivers on a variety of topics.
Workplace Seminars for Employed Caregivers
Educational caregiver series from three to six sessions.
Taught by experts in their fields.
Seminars are facilitated through the Learning Institute™ of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Calendar and Registration
Information & Assistance
Information about caregiving and to referrals to community resources.
Assistance in developing a plan to meet your loved one’s needs.
Resource Information
Caregiver Resource Library
The Alzheimer's Association library has an extensive collection of print and other media resources including family caregiving skills, best clinical practices, and inspirational coping techniques. For your convenience, we can mail books and DVDs directly to your home or business. Call us at 585.760.5400 or follow the link below to request any of the resources from the lending library.
Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Library
Resource Guide for Planning the Care of Aging Loved Ones©
Contains easy to use information for the caregivers of older adults.
Updated annually. For more information please contact, Deborah Marion at
585.760.5407 or e-mail deborah.marion@alz.org.
Download the 2011 Caregiver Resource Guide
Caregiver Support Groups
Regularly scheduled facilitated sessions for caregivers of older adults.
An opportunity to network with other caregivers. General Caregiver Support Groups, Monroe County
Respite Care
Need a break from care giving? The Alzheimer’s Association offers respite care to help relieve families of their care giving responsibilities during times of need. Respite services are short-term and intended to provide the caregiver with a break from their caregiving role, as well as offer an opportunity for the caregiver to meet his/her own personal needs. Respite options include in-home care, care at an adult day program, and overnight stay in a facility.
Families are eligible for one of the three respite options listed below:
In-Home Care: A Dementia Care Specialist who has been approved by the Alz-heimer’s Association can provide respite care in your home for up to 20 hours/year at no charge. Our goal is to fill respite requests and alert families of the coverage 48 hours before the service is to be delivered; however, coverage cannot be guaranteed.
Day Program: The Alzheimer’s Association will cover the cost for you to send your loved one to either Seniorsfirst Social Day Service at Valley Manor, Unity Adult Day Service at St. Bernard’s, or Adult Day Club at Bethany Village for up to five (5) days. The day programs have had extensive training through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Overnight: The Alzheimer’s Association will cover $50/night for your loved one to stay overnight at an Assisted Living Facility or $100/night to stay overnight in a skilled nursing facility for up to 3 nights.
Respite is also available in the home for caregiver to attend an Association-sponsored education program; receive counseling through the Association; or to attend a support group meeting.
For assistance with your respite care needs as outlined above please call our 24-hour helpline at 800-272-3900.
Respite services are supported by the Department of Health.
